Afghanistan Peace CampaignThe Ministry of Vice and Virtue also called on the media to respect Islamic values, national interests, and social ethics in their operations.
He added that certain individuals, by exploiting the name of Arezo Television and with the support of some exiled foreign media, aired programs that he believed were against Islamic values.
Khyber elaborated: “The decision to close Arezo Television was made to preserve Islamic values, prevent the misuse of media, and establish social order. For the progress of an Islamic society, it is crucial that media operate within the framework of freedom of expression while adhering to Islamic ethics and principles.”
This is while the officials at Arezo Television have not yet commented on the matter.
The Ministry of Vice and Virtue also called on the media to respect Islamic values, national interests, and social ethics in their operations.
Faqir Maiwand, a former senior advisor to the Ministry of Information and Culture, commented on the suspension of media outlets, stating, “Shutting down media outlets does not lead us to the desired destination. Similar events occurred with newspapers and magazines in the past, and they eventually resumed operations. I hope Arezo Television can resume its broadcasts as well.”
The Media Violations Evaluation Commission also suspended the activities of Noor and Barya television stations on April 16. The commission cited the reason for this suspension as the stations’ failure to adhere to its recommendations and disregard for journalistic principles.